mouthwatering
adjective
mouth·wa·ter·ing
ˈmau̇th-ˌwȯ-tə-riŋ 
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: arousing the appetite : tantalizingly delicious or appealing
a mouthwatering aroma
Examples of mouthwatering in a Sentence
an eye-catching display of mouthwatering cakes and pastries
Recent Examples on the Web
Fans enjoy Garten’s Salted Caramel Nuts each fall (which also make for a mouthwatering hosting gift).
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
On the simpler side was the bread and butter ($10), which pairs four ultra-fluffy Japanese milk bread rolls topped with furikake and salted butter for a mouthwatering carb fix.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
On November 25, the La Liga holders travel to Stamford Bridge for a mouthwatering clash with the reigning Club World Cup kings.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Imagine smoky jerk chicken cooked to perfection on an open-flame at a roadside shack, beckoning you to stop by for a mouthwatering bite.
—Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
For the first time in 36 years, and only the second time ever, the two English giants will kick off their domestic league campaigns against each other in a mouthwatering start to the 2025-26 Premier League calendar.
—Peter South, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
Each Cinnaholic cinnamon roll is 100% plant-based and free of dairy, lactose, eggs, or cholesterol, allowing guests to enjoy the mouthwatering creations without worrying about certain dietary or allergy restrictions.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 15 Aug. 2025
From scenes depicting childhood monsters to an inspired take on the boogeyman’s evil lair, this season’s teams create some of the spookiest and most mouthwatering displays yet.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
Bacon bits, cheese, sour cream, red onion, roasted bell pepper and arugula were drizzled in a mouthwatering garlic oil.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 27 June 2025
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
On the simpler side was the bread and butter ($10), which pairs four ultra-fluffy Japanese milk bread rolls topped with furikake and salted butter for a mouthwatering carb fix.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
On November 25, the La Liga holders travel to Stamford Bridge for a mouthwatering clash with the reigning Club World Cup kings.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Imagine smoky jerk chicken cooked to perfection on an open-flame at a roadside shack, beckoning you to stop by for a mouthwatering bite.
—Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
For the first time in 36 years, and only the second time ever, the two English giants will kick off their domestic league campaigns against each other in a mouthwatering start to the 2025-26 Premier League calendar.
—Peter South, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
Each Cinnaholic cinnamon roll is 100% plant-based and free of dairy, lactose, eggs, or cholesterol, allowing guests to enjoy the mouthwatering creations without worrying about certain dietary or allergy restrictions.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 15 Aug. 2025
From scenes depicting childhood monsters to an inspired take on the boogeyman’s evil lair, this season’s teams create some of the spookiest and most mouthwatering displays yet.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
Bacon bits, cheese, sour cream, red onion, roasted bell pepper and arugula were drizzled in a mouthwatering garlic oil.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 27 June 2025
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“Mouthwatering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mouthwatering. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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